Written question asked by Mark Simmonds (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 March 2005. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 March 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions have taken place between the Government and international partners regarding the prospects for (a) stabilisation and (b) the establishment of an effective government in Somalia.

Answer: Mr. Simmonds: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions have taken place between the Government and international partners regarding the prospects for (a) stabilisation and (b) the establishment of an effective government in Somalia. [218184] Mr. Mullin: We are working closely with the international community in Nairobi and with our EU partners to support the Somalia National Reconciliation process, which created new Transitional Federal institutions. We continue to support the early return of the Transitional Federal Government to Somalia, and to assist it with internal reconciliation and the restoration of good governance, stability and the rule of law.

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